Bharat Bandh: Normal life hits in Assam

The Bharat Bandh called by 10 trade unions in protest againstdifferent issues has affected normal life in Guwahati and other parts of thestate.

Public transport kept off the roads across the state for whichcommuters faced problems in travelling from one place to another.

The schools, colleges, business establishments, shops remainclosed and many exams have been postponed till January 10.

The bandh also affected train services in parts of the state asprotestors blocked railway lines.

Apart from the scrapping of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the trade unions also demanded a hike in the minimum wage to Rs. 21,000-Rs. 24,000 per month.

The trade unions also demanded the privatization of public sector undertakings.

Moreover, banking services have also been interrupted as thebanks have also extended their support in the strike.

Senior officials at the NF Railway headquarters in Maligaon toldNortheast Now on Tuesday evening that all long-distance and short-distancetrains would run as per the schedule.

"Trains services in the northeast will not be affected," therailway officials said.

It has also been seen that protestors observed the bandh byburning tyres in the roads.